Applying to USL is a personalized, low-pressure process built around finding the right fit. We get to know your child at every step — and we want your family to get to know us, too.
Priority deadline: February 8.
After February 8, applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis. Transfer inquiries are welcome year-round.
The Admissions Process
Step 1 — Visit campus
Attend an Admissions Open House or schedule a student-led tour. You’ll meet the admissions coordinator, current students, parents, and faculty, and get a real sense of USL’s culture and experiential learning model.
Step 2 — Submit a preliminary application
Fill out our short online form so we can get to know your child — their academic background, interests, and what draws them to USL. The Divisional Director will follow up with you after reviewing it.
Step 3 — Shadow day
Your child spends time with a current USL student during a regular school day. Intermediate School applicants (grades 3–5) shadow for two days; Middle and Upper School applicants shadow for one.
Step 4 — Invitation to finalize
After a successful shadow day, you’ll be invited to complete the full application: a FACTS account, official transcripts, three recommendation letters, and a $75 non-refundable fee.
Step 5 — Submit academic records
Request that your child’s current school send official transcripts directly to USL using the Parent Authorization for Release of School Records form.
Step 6 — Provide three recommendations
USL requires letters from an English teacher, a math teacher, and one additional teacher, coach, or mentor. Elementary applicants may substitute the prior year’s teacher for one letter.
Step 7 — Admissions assessment
Students take a short reading and math assessment at USL. For Middle and Upper School applicants, this can be scheduled on the same day as the shadow day. Contact us at admissions@uslowcountry.org or (843) 884-0902 to schedule.
Step 8 — Receive your decision
Once all materials are submitted, families typically hear from the Divisional Director within two weeks.
Enroll
If your child is offered a spot, complete the Agreement to Enroll forms and submit a $750 deposit (applied to tuition) to secure the seat.
Questions? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact our admissions team anytime — during the school year or over the summer.
admissions@uslowcountry.org | (843) 884-0902
University School of the Lowcountry is committed to its growth as an institution that welcomes and values a diversified school community. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic background, or any other classification protected by law in the administration of its educational policies, financial assistance policies, or any other school policy or program.
